Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Roughstalk bluegrass - Poa trivialis L.
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | stoloniferous |
| Texture | fine |
| Density | high |
| Color | yellowish green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| stolons; shiny leaf blade; folded vernation; sheath rough and purplish; transparent lines on either side of the midvein. |
Uses
| Used in wet, shaded areas. Winter overseeding of warm-season turfs. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | Sabre is only improved variety on the market. |
| Seeding Rate | 1 to 3 lb per 1000 sq.ft., heavy rate in overseedings |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 2,500,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | adapted to moderate shade only |
| Soil | medium to heavy soils, tolerates poor soil under trees |
| Moisture | must have water, only found in wet, shaded conditions |
| Mowing height | 1/2" to 1 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium; 2 to 4 lb N per 1000 sq.ft. |
Special Problems
| Does not tolerate wear, heat, or drought stress. Some disease problems. May not tolerate some herbicides. |